Research Impact Analyst

Required Qualifications -M.L.S. or M.L.I.S. degree from an ALA-accredited graduate program or equivalent graduate library science or information science program degree; or an advanced degree in another position-related field; or equivalent combined education and experience in institutional effectiveness or unit engaged in research assessment or research information management systems -Experience working as a professional in a large research-intensive university, national lab, or similar research-intensive institution -Education, training, or experience with one or more of the following: researcher profiles and identifiers, scholarly activity data systems and documentation methods, and/or related platforms, software, tools, or databases -Experience designing, planning, implementing, and maintaining complex projects or services -Education, training, or experience with research impact metrics -Evidence of knowledge, background, or experience in current and emerging trends or theories in academic research and scholarship, including equity in research, open research practices, and scholarly communication -Experience engaging in inclusive practices within work responsibilities to promote a workplace that is welcoming to a diverse workforce and community Preferred Qualifications -Experience with research impact metrics documentation, analysis methods, bibliographic databases, and research analytic software and/or tools such as Scival, InCites, or Academic Analytics -Experience providing services related to research impact metrics, bibliometrics, altmetrics, -and/or research assessment via consultations, instruction, training, or other means -Experience in data management and/or data science -Experience in library services and support for interdisciplinary research approaches, teams, and programs -Experience providing instruction or training of others, such as: in the use of research profile systems, research and/or project management software or technology, including for collaborative working practices, or related -Working knowledge of Python or R -Familiarity with responsible, equitable, and fair research assessment approaches, philosophies, initiatives, and/or practices Note: Having one or more of the preferred qualifications listed is not required. We will support the successful candidate in growing their skills and experience as needed. We encourage candidates to apply who will join us in a commitment to a collaborative environment where we continually learn together, and where we work together to promote a library and work environment committed to the Virginia Tech Principles of Community at www.inclusive.vt.edu/Programs/vtpoc0.html.